As well as Lingard, Donny van de Beek – another midfielder trying to prove himself at United came on in the second half.
“Yeah, I’ve got to say well done to the club who are bringing in players to challenge and we’re bringing competitors,” Solskjaer said of his depth.

“But it’s good people and we’ve built a really strong squad.”

United return to action on Tuesday, facing Young Boys in their first Champions League group stage match of the season.

“This is what it’s about being at Man Utd. Every three or four days you play a game, a game that matters,” Solskjaer added.